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Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Paris at Night

Tuesday morning I had a "private" visit to Pierre Herme on 185,rue Vaugirardto take as many pictures as I wanted from both sides of the counter.

Later I decided on a late run to my photo shop in the 6th - camera problems. It was dusk in the Marais. Irresistable for marching around. I passed a Starbucks on rue des Archives and peeked in. It's hugely popular in Paris with the French to my surprise. They love the big loungie chairs and relaxed atmosphere. The banks of Velib bikes everywhere is a delight! These stations were empty during the strike/ greve last week. Next time I'll get a Navigo card so I can use one. I'll bone up on my biking skills too before I come again... I passed the glorious Hotel de Ville enroute to the left bank -always spectacular at night. Cross the Petit Pont... To where Notre Dame awaits... Awaits every tourist in Paris. Sometimes it's nice to be a tourist...A small art galerie on rue de Petit Pont with large, mysterious Medieval style paintings...A shop window nearby with tiny, adorable Limoge snuff boxes... At St.Michel I popped into the Metro and came out at stop Vavin facing my favorite bistro - Le Select. You can't go wrong here for tons of Parisianambience-the food is irrelevant.

Another night I took this shot of the L'Opera Garnier. No flash required. Walking around Paris at night is one of my favorite things.

The streets are not so crowded and perfect for leche-vitrine / window shopping with no chance of maxing out your credit card.

Late shoppers can still max out their credid cards. Lines, lines, lines, plus you feel the tension and anticipation - will there be any macarons left? Enjoying their booty at nearby Cafe Le Deux Magots...

22 comments:

Oooh merci pour les macarons, they were very tasty *wipes crumbs off chin and clothes*BTW (what's that word/phrase in French)? did you get around to photographing that lovely old hardware store in Paris?Merci

First of all can I just say that I love reading your blog, very enjoyable.

I have a very close friend of mine visiting me from Australia in late October. Can you please tell me where I can indulge in some fabulous poached eggs in Paris? I found a place called the Tea Caddy in the Latin Quarter, is that any good? Or can you recommend elsewhere?Thankyou for your time.Kind regards,Natasha.

I couldn't care less if this is a re-post or a new one, I simply love following you around Paris by night! ;-)

I must confess that I still have a soft spot for Starbucks! After all, they brought espresso drinks to the Capital of the World (oh well, there was Luigi's pizzeria on 19th NW, but who wanted to eat pizza - even the best - just for indulging in good espresso?). I wished there would be one in Venice, staffed by friendly American college student baristas, always a pleasant experience.

LOVE this "Paris by night" feature. You captured the night-time vibe perfectly; feels like I've just been there. (Even though I am still sad that that Starbucks in rue des Archives takes the place of a formerly fabulous bar/resto called the "Maison Rouge".)